
Concerns regarding Nigeria's multi-party democracy have intensified due to recent court rulings impacting smaller political parties. These parties are worried that ongoing legal disputes and threats of deregistration may hinder their ability to participate in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This situation has sparked renewed discussions about political inclusion, constitutional rights, and the viability of Nigeria's multi-party system, according to Leadership (NG).
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